Samuel Freccia Email & Phone Number

North Yarmouth, Maine, United States

Provide college admissions counseling as a human resources benefit that is free to employees and their dependents at over 300 companies nationwide. Deliver workshops on the college admissions process, provide phone counseling, review essays, and answer questions impacting tens of thousands of students, from Ivy hopefuls to late-bloomers. Help students.

Tarrytown, New York, United States

• Counsel ~35 students annually through the college application process, which includes compilation of college lists, advising on course selection, meeting (both virtually and in-person) with and advising parents and.
• Co-teach a required junior year Introduction to College course, covering topics including financial aid, evaluative interviews, essay writing, effective college research, and College 101
• Collaborate with college counseling team to plan and present in-person and virtual events for students and families, as well as informational and instructional video presentations on topics such as college visits and.
• Serve as member of Hackley’s Academic Committee (made up of department heads and administrators) to discuss and make school-wide decisions about academic affairs
• Spearheaded the adaptation and implementation of SCOIR into Hackley’s college counseling process
• Travel to colleges and universities on counselor tours and independently to broaden knowledge of field

Seattle, WA

• Counseled ~40 students annually through the college application process, which includes compilation of college lists, advising on course selection, meeting with and advising parents and students regularly, reviewing.
• Led/co-led presentations to students, families, faculty, and staff on all aspects of the college process
• Assisted in the planning and execution of various events such as the annual Deans & Directors and Case-Studies programs
• Collaborated with college counseling team to design and produce various communications including informational guides and videos
• Worked with Student Support Team and counseling staff to effectively support the individual needs of all students
• Traveled frequently to colleges and universities with the team, on counselor tours, and independently to broaden knowledge of field

Seattle, WA

Seattle, WA

Doi Mod, Thailand

• Led a group of thirteen high school students on an immersive month-long service learning trip

Waterville, ME

• Managed regional travel and application evaluation for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Fairfield County (CT), Westchester County (NY), and Central/Western Massachusetts
• Reviewed and evaluated approximately 750 applications annually during the Early and Regular Decision processes
• Led information sessions for prospective students and parents
• Conducted evaluative interviews with prospective students
• Served as the admissions liaison to the Presidential Scholars Program – offers benefits to the top admitted applicants o Coordinated the selection, notification, and recruitment process of Presidential Scholars each.
• Coordinated the hiring process for the 2014-2015 Senior Admissions Interns – seniors who conduct interviews and assist in information sessions

Hamilton, NY

• Conducted interviews and co-led information sessions for visiting prospective students and their families
• Represented Colgate University at college fairs
• Worked with admission officers on a variety of short and long term projects o Created regional maps, organized and updated membership, and assessed areas for recruitment for the Alumni Admission Program o Analyzed.

Hamilton, NY

• Served as peer mentor for approximately twenty first-year students each year
• Led students through orientation and their academic seminar to ensure a successful transition to college life
• Regularly met with each student to discuss and assist with academic, social, and personal issues

Hamilton, NY

• On-call 24/7 for fires, motor vehicle accidents, and EMS emergencies; Firefighter I and Firefighter Survival certified

Master Of Education - Med, Private School Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Geology